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Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2

Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 knocks nearly every single one of the first game’s problems into the blast zone while also introducing the exciting new Slime mechanic, a more interesting roster, and better visuals throughout.
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76%Game Brain Score
gameplay, story
stability, monetization
81% User Score Based on 1,538 reviews
Critic Score 72%Based on 26 reviews

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Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 is a single player and multiplayer arcade platformer game with comedy and kids themes. It was developed by Fair Play Labs and was released on November 7, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

"Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2" is a local and online multi-player fighting game featuring popular characters from various Nickelodeon shows. The game boasts improved visuals, animations, and audio, as well as new gameplay modes, stages, and cinematic supers. In the new single-player campaign, players must stop Vlad Plasmius from taking over the Nickelodeon universe.

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Audience ScoreBased on 1,538 reviews
gameplay124 positive mentions
stability60 negative mentions
  • Massive improvement over the first game with better gameplay mechanics and character diversity.
  • The new slime mechanic adds depth and creativity to combat, making it unique among platform fighters.
  • The campaign mode is engaging and offers replayability with voice acting and character interactions.
  • Online matchmaking is often buggy, with frequent disconnects and issues finding matches.
  • The game lacks some quality of life features, such as the ability to remap movement keys on PC.
  • The roster cuts from the first game have disappointed some fans, leaving out popular characters.
  • gameplay
    281 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 has been widely praised for its smooth mechanics and the innovative "slime meter," which adds depth and strategic options to combat. Players appreciate the unique character movesets and the overall fun, fast-paced experience, although some have noted balance issues and bugs that need addressing. Overall, the game is seen as a significant improvement over its predecessor, offering a more refined and engaging platform fighting experience.

    • “The gameplay feels much smoother this time around, and the combat feels very much like Smash itself; however, there is something new here that changes the Smash gameplay, which we were all used to.”
    • “The slime mechanic is a lot of fun - inspired by Guilty Gear's tension gauge and Roman cancels, it lets players be creative and expressive with their attack strings and movement, cancelling essentially anything at any time and resetting back to a controllable state or saving it up all the way for a super attack.”
    • “Nasb 2 is a fun spin on the platform fighting game genre, with a wealth of mechanics and characters that will more than likely have someone you will like playing.”
    • “While they did add some new mechanics to the game, it doesn't undercut the fact that it's a disappointing sequel to NASB.”
    • “The only unfortunate part of gameplay is the lack of SD/SDI ability out of combos.”
    • “Gameplay-wise, matches were boring.”
  • story
    73 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story mode has received mixed reviews, with many praising its roguelite elements and engaging character interactions, particularly for fans of the source material. While some players enjoy the unique gameplay mechanics and voice acting, others criticize the repetitive nature and flaws in boss design, leading to frustration. Overall, the story mode is seen as a highlight of the game, offering a fun and entertaining experience, albeit with some technical issues and limitations.

    • “The story mode is currently the highlight for me as it provides unique interactions with everyone having voice acting at launch, multiple bosses that are fun to fight against, and a challenging risk and reward system from going from stage to stage.”
    • “The gameplay is incredibly fun, and the campaign has an entertaining story with lots of little details and character interactions.”
    • “The voice acting is not only even better this time around, but all the cute dialogue interactions and jokes included in the story mode are a joy to listen to, giving so much soul to all these beloved characters.”
    • “From glitched achievements to locking me out of story mode with an infinite loading screen.”
    • “Story mode is okay with modifiers to attempt to spice up gameplay; bosses are laughable.”
    • “Unfortunately, nobody wants to give this the chance it deserves because the first one was so bad... :( The only real issues I've had is that the bots randomly just give up entirely and don't do anything when they grab the ledge, and the roguelike story (as much as I do like it) is kind of flawed because the bosses are just damage sponges that you can't grab, which for some characters (Plankton especially) makes it almost impossible to beat on higher difficulties.”
  • stability
    64 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is widely reported to be quite buggy, with numerous glitches affecting gameplay and user experience, though many players note that most issues are not game-breaking. While it runs well on platforms like the Steam Deck, the overall stability is marred by clunky controls and inconsistent online performance, leading to frustrations during play. Despite these shortcomings, some players express optimism for future patches and improvements from the developers.

    • “Runs great on Steam Deck, no FPS issues and loads battles quickly.”
    • “Runs great on Steam Deck, no FPS issues and loads battles quickly.”
    • “Runs great on Steam Deck.”
    • “I was really excited to try this game, but immediately got disappointed once I found out that the game is so buggy and in some instances unplayable.”
    • “Right now it is a giant buggy mess that is not worth $50.”
    • “Very buggy, very poorly balanced, online play is ok until you get 50+ ping games but you cannot see ping before playing someone, short hop macro does literally nothing, cannot use WASD for movement on keyboard, cannot use D-pad for movement on controller, cannot view ranks of opponent in ranked, cannot view ranked leaderboard.”
  • graphics
    48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in the game have received generally positive feedback, with many reviewers noting significant improvements over the previous title, including better animations, character designs, and overall visual quality. While some players appreciate the vibrant and fresh visuals, others have pointed out issues with optimization and graphical settings. Overall, the game is seen as a substantial upgrade in terms of graphics, contributing to a more enjoyable gameplay experience.

    • “Huge step up from the first game in terms of content, graphics, and readability in my opinion.”
    • “Graphics and overall visuals are improved a lot over the first game, and the game just feels very good to play.”
    • “Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 knocks nearly every single one of the first game’s problems into the blast zone while also introducing the exciting new slime mechanic, a more interesting roster, and better visuals throughout.”
    • “There is nothing about this game that I like, the slime system feels bad, the movement is slow and awful, couldn't find anyone online, the graphics are ugly, the balance feels all over the place, it took everything I loved about the first game and threw it out the window only to replace it with worse systems all around, I'll be refunding this game ASAP.”
    • “It needs to be better optimized, graphics settings are a mess on it and changing them barely helps.”
    • “[30fps just isn't good enough for a game like this, low resolution, basic visuals, painfully long loading times, notable performance issues, lacking in polish]”
  • music
    42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some praising its catchy and solid soundtrack, while others find it generic and forgettable compared to the previous installment. Notable tracks have been highlighted, particularly from specific stages, but overall, many players feel that the music lacks memorability. Despite these criticisms, the soundtrack contributes positively to the game's vibrant atmosphere and engaging gameplay.

    • “The game features a solid soundtrack and a variety of unique stages to play on.”
    • “It looks incredible, feels incredible, even sounds incredible with a surprisingly good soundtrack!”
    • “Whoever composed the music deserves a raise.”
    • “The music is pretty catchy, although limiting and repetitive.”
    • “The only thing that got worse in my opinion is the soundtrack and roster.”
    • “I personally believe that the music was better in NASB 1.”
  • humor
    26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it funny and enjoyable, particularly in the campaign mode where powerful perks add to the comedic experience. Characters and voice lines contribute to the humor, although some players criticize certain roster jokes as unfunny. Overall, while the game has its janky moments, it is seen as a fun and humorous experience, especially compared to its predecessor.

    • “Campaign is surprisingly fun, funny, and extensive.”
    • “A much more balanced and less janky (still some jank though, no denying that haha. It's more so just funny and fun though, rather than frustrating) game than the first iteration, it's an absolute pleasure to play.”
    • “I have had, after an offline singles match, my character indefinitely fall in the results screen void while the camera was zoomed out to an almost hilarious degree.”
    • “All so that they can make a couple of unfunny roster jokes.”
  • replayability
    23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers significant replayability, particularly through its engaging roguelike campaign, which features diverse boss fights, platforming levels, and minigames. While it improves upon its predecessor with polished mechanics and cross-platform online play, some players feel it lacks enough content variation per run to fully embrace the potential of the roguelite genre. Overall, it provides ample opportunities for single-player enjoyment and character experimentation.

    • “Unbelievably replayable thanks to the new campaign.”
    • “The singleplayer content is nuts, featuring a super fun roguelike campaign that encourages replayability.”
    • “Just not enough content or variation per run to tap into the replayability that the rogue-lite genre can offer.”
    • “Roguelike campaign is very fun, with good boss fights, platforming levels, and minigames, and has a lot of replay value.”
    • “This game is definitely an upgrade to the last game and offers a rogue campaign that's replayable.”
  • optimization
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The optimization of Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 has received mixed reviews, with many players noting significant performance issues, particularly on the Steam Deck and Switch, including frame drops and low resolution. While some acknowledge improvements over the first game, criticisms highlight poorly optimized controls and graphics settings that fail to enhance gameplay. Overall, the game shows potential but requires further optimization to meet player expectations.

    • “Fun as hell but still needs to be optimized for the Steam Deck because there are frame drops here and there.”
    • “It needs to be better optimized; the graphics settings are a mess on it, and changing them barely helps.”
    • “I do think the costume pack price is quite hefty, and the game could be way better optimized on other platforms, but NASB2 on Steam is absolutely a great game, and I think those who didn't like the first game would probably enjoy this one a lot more.”
    • “It needs to be better optimized; graphics settings are a mess on it and changing them barely helps.”
    • “Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 has the potential to be a strong platform fighter, but on Switch it’s wrapped up in a frankly incredible amount of poor performance and presentation.”
    • “[30fps just isn't good enough for a game like this; low resolution, basic visuals, painfully long loading times, notable performance issues, lacking in polish]”
  • monetization
    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's monetization model is generally viewed positively, as it offers a one-time purchase price of $50 without microtransactions, contrasting favorably with other titles that rely heavily on in-game purchases. While some critics feel the game could have benefited from a free-to-play model with optional microtransactions, many appreciate the depth and value provided, especially given the absence of paywalls for unlockable content. Overall, it is seen as a labor of love rather than a cash grab.

    • “The game has a lot more depth and a much higher budget this time around, and, to be honest, $50 is nothing compared to what most triple-A developers are asking for a bug-ridden, unfinished game at launch. At least you’re getting a game with no microtransactions like Multiversus, which will easily see you pay over $50 if you want to unlock anything fast.”
    • “[Good stuff, plenty of brawlers to choose from, high campaign replayability through implementing roguelite elements, unlockable skins from the campaign without microtransactions.]”
    • “This is an abandoned member berry cash grab just like the first one was.”
    • “They should have gone the Multiversus route and made it free-to-play with microtransactions.”
    • “It's night and day compared to the first NASB and feels less like I'm playing a Smash clone cash grab.”
  • character development
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development in the game is marked by creative and heartfelt character designs, complemented by strong voice acting and engaging stage designs. However, some players find certain character designs less enjoyable to face in gameplay. Overall, the game offers a solid single-player experience with a decent campaign featuring roguelite elements.

    • “Still really fun, and there is a lot of heart in character designs, stage designs, voice acting, etc. It also has a good amount of single-player content, with a decent campaign featuring roguelite elements.”
    • “Interesting character designs.”
    • “Some of the character designs are not enjoyable to play against.”
  • emotional
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players express a mix of frustration and joy regarding the emotional aspect of the game; while clunky controls and bugs detract from the experience, the native GameCube controller support elicited a positive emotional response, highlighting the contrast between disappointment and relief.

    • “However, native GameCube controller support made me shed a tear of joy as I did not have to do a complicated workaround like other games.”
  • grinding
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, with gameplay lacking innovation and single-player content often feeling monotonous due to repetitive voice lines and special moves.

    • “The gameplay doesn't do anything special, and the single-player content can be tedious.”
    • “The repetitive voices and special moves make the grinding feel even more monotonous.”
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Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 is a arcade platformer game with comedy and kids themes.

Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 is available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Steam Deck and others.

On average players spend around 41 hours playing Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2.

Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 was released on November 7, 2023.

Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 was developed by Fair Play Labs.

Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its stability.

Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

Similar games include Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl, Rivals 2, Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid, MY HERO ACADEMIA: All’s Justice, Slap City and others.